DON VALLEY MODEL FLYING CLUB

ESTABLISHED 1970

 

FIELD RULES

 

Listed Below are our field rules

(click on the link at the bottom for a full copy of the club rules)

 

1. Lock the gate behind you after entering / leaving and do not leave the combination showing.

2. Cars to be parked in the main car park only. Remove cars from the loading areas immediately after loading / unloading.

3. Cars not to be taken beyond the car park when the field is liable to damage due to wet conditions. Do not remove the barriers or drive around them if they are in place.

4. Stay towards the outer edge of the track when driving to the far side in order to minimise any damage to the grass.

5. Flying is NOT permitted whilst mowing is in progress or when work-parties are operating.

6. Take care not to come into conflict with full sized aircraft. Be particularly aware of the helicopter using the motor cycle track to take off / land.

7. Take care not to endanger the farm workers, nor risk the good relationship we have with them by inconsiderate flying.

8. Do not go onto the field without ensuring that anybody on the flight line is aware of your presence.

9. If disabled members are present, give them priority for use of the tables.

10. When laying out your kit, give thought to other members coming later. Position models and equipment not needed for the next flight behind you and leave space for others.

11. Always fly from the flight line (behind the yellow tube).

12. Do not over-fly the pits area (anywhere behind the grey tubing, extending outward beyond the ends of the tubes). Always ensure there are tubes positioned in front of all flyers within the pits, even if this means fetching tubes from other parts of the field.

13. Do not overfly the road, car park, members of the public, people crossing the landing strip, tractors or people working in the adjoining fields.

14. Do not fly in a manner which may endanger or upset other members.

15. Do not fly with any type of model or flying style which may obstruct other flyers or prevent / restrict them flying/taking off/landing.

16. When leaving the field, turn your chair upside down, put your rubbish in the bin and take your tins and glass home with you.

17. Sun position and wind direction both play a part in deciding which side we fly from. Be prepared to change sides if conditions change.

18. With regards to FPV flying, the Club adheres to BMFA guidelines. It is YOUR responsibility to understand the rules and fly within them.

19. The club/committee reserve the right to refuse permission to fly, any model considered to be against the clubs well being.

20. Club officials have the final say on any disputes at the field.

FULL RULES